Roman Coral Set Gold Pendant

Modelled in the round on a circular base with attachment peg; applied feather detailing to the neck, wings and tail. 15.4 grams, 40 mm



Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.

With pierced lobe below the legs, arched body forming the bow. 14.9 grams, 36 mm



Found near Corbridge, Northumberland, UK. Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.

The hoop recessed and decorated with a simple plait formed with three separate rods; granulated pyramids beneath the square bezel framed with a pelletted band, raised setting with a green glass cabochon. 4.69 grams, 22.63 mm overall, 16.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Private collection USA. From the Alexander Gallery, New York, USA, in the early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12106-214327.

Previously these rings were generally dated later, however, according to Chadour, the shape is more typical of the 2nd-3rd century A.D. The gem however can also be of later date, because the use of the emerald was more typical of the late empire. The decoration of the shoulders with the plait reminisces Celto-Roman patterns.